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Protek has developed protection solutions for a wide range of military and aerospace electronic systems. Military and Aerospace industries require reliable, high-performance transient protection products that can withstand harsh environmental conditions that must withstand the damaging effects of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Electrical Fast Transients (EFT), Switching Transients, lightning and other induced surges.
In addition, ProTek Devices offers protection solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the following standards: MIL-STD-1399, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-PRF-19500A.
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Latest Application Notes
| type | title | excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Note | USB-C Interface Protection | USB-C is a versatile connector that allows devices to communicate in many ways: transferring data, powering equipment and outputting video. USB-C supports different standards such as USB2.0, USB3.0 and USB3.1 2nd Gen as well as third party protocols “alternate mode” Display-Port and HDMI. | pd1078.pdf |
| Application Note | Single Pair Ethernet Protection Using PGBT3304 | The Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) solution is required withstand IEC 61000-4-5 standard (minimum 1kV 24A 8/20µs surge rating) that is specified for communication lines. The integrated single device TVS using the PGBT3304 provides the necessary protection. | pd1073.pdf |
| Application Note | Single Pair Ethernet Protection Using TRV03-4LC | The Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) solution is required withstand IEC 61000-4-5 standard (minimum 1kV 24A 8/20µs surge rating) that is specified for communication lines. The integrated single device TVS using the TRV03-4LC provides the necessary protection. | pd1072.pdf |
| Application Note | 28V DC Bus Protection Using the PAL704-P15K36/T | The PAL704-P15K36 and PAL704-P15K36T 15 kilowatt silicon transient voltage suppressors (TVS) designed for use primarily in 28 Volt aircraft applications in accordance with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-19500 and RTCA DO-160G standards. Module can be mounted on PCB or in a system cabinet. | pd1071.pdf |
| Application Note | SD Card Circuit Protection Using the PLR0524P and PLR0521 | The integrated solution is designed to protect the interface against transient events while maintaining signal integrity with an ultra low capacitance TVS diode array using the PLR0524P and the PLR0521 respectively. | pd1070.pdf |
| Application Note | Automation Sensor IO Link Using the PSM36A | The PSM36A, integrated TVS Diode solution is designed to protect the interface against transient events by using one device to protect DC power and sensor communication lines. | pd1069.pdf |
| Application Note | 4-20mA Protection Using the PSM36A | The PSM36A transient voltage suppression device is designed to protect power or data line applications. This device is ideally suited to protect I/O-Link sensor transceiver interfaces, 3-wire DC proximity switches and PLC applications that use the 4-20mA loop for communication. | pd1068.pdf |
| Application Note | SIM Card Protection Using the PLR0504F | The PLR0504F is an integrated TVS/Steering Diode array solution is designed to protect the interface against transient events by using one device to protect the SIM card pins. The is in a SC70-6L package configuration with an ultra-low capacitance of 1.9pF. | pd1067.pdf |
| Application Note | Audio Amplifier Protection Using the PLR0521 | The PLR0521 is a bidirectional, small package, transient voltage suppression device, designed to protect audio input lines from the damaging effects of ESD. This device is available in a DFN-2 package configuration and has an ultra low capacitance of 0.4pF. | pd1066.pdf |
| Application Note | Automation Sensor IO Link Using DFN6-36 | The DFN6-36 solution is designed to protect the IO Link interface against transient events by using one device to protect DC power and sensor communication lines. | pd1064.pdf |
| Application Note | Automation Sensor IO Link Using DFN8-36 | The DFN8-36 solution is designed to protect the IO Link interface against transient events by using one device to protect DC power and sensor communication lines. | pd1065.pdf |
| Application Note | PTA03-3.3ULC - Gigabit Ethernet Protector | The PTA03-3.3ULC is a differential-mode port, fast transient protection array that features ultra-low capacitance by using a hybrid TVS and thyristor structure. | pd1063.pdf |
| Application Note | A Tiny but Mighty High Power TVS: Featuring PHS5xx/CA Series | Thee PHS5xx/CA Series of components are a new state of the art 500 Watt TVS offered in a highly efficient thermal package. | pd1060.pdf |
| Application Note | High Power Transient Voltage Suppression Module Using the PNH704270A | The PNH704250A is a high power transient voltage suppression module designed to provide protection against long duration switching transients. | pd1059.pdf |
| Application Note | High Power TVS in a Tiny Package: Featuring the PVCOM24 | The PVCOM24 is the latest addition to the Protek Devices portfolio. This mighty high powered TVS is designed for handheld electronics, where board space is a premium. | pd1058.pdf |
| Application Note | Power Bus Voltage Suppressor Module Using the SM100KWE78CA | The SM100KWE78CA is a high powered surface mount TVS designed to protect equipment and systems from the damaging effects of high voltage spikes. | pd1057.pdf |
| Application Note | AC/DC Power Bus Voltage Suppressors Using the SM15KWE/SM30KWE Series | The SM15KWE and SM30KWE Series high powered TVS components are high ideal devices for aircraft AC/DC power protection. | pd1056.pdf |
| Application Note | Surface Mount High Power TVS Using the SKC Series | The SKC Series are high current bidirectional TVS devices that provide AC line and high-power DC protection. | pd1061.pdf |
| Application Note | TVS Device Technology for Automotive Applications Using the PAM7 and PAM11 | The PAM7KSMDJ24CAP and PAM11KLD8S24CAP are a new generation of snap-back TVS devices designed for automotive applications. | pd1062.pdf |
| Application Note | 100KS200CNH Shipboard/AC Power Bus Voltage Suppressor | The new compact 100KS200CNH is designed in accordance with DOD-STD-1399, Section 300 interface standard and MIL-STD704A for shipboard systems, electrical power an alternating current. | pd1053.pdf |
| Application Note | PGBT2504 Gigabit Ethernet Protector for Critical Applications | The PGBT2504 is a differential-mode port, fast transient protection array that features ultra-low capacitance by using a hybrid TVS and Thyristor structure. | pd1054.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM8S48A Automotive 48V HEV Load Dump Protection | The PAM8S48A is a high power transient voltage suppressor designed to provide protection against long duration switching transient threats. This device is suitable for 48 Volt automotive system applications. | pd1047.pdf |
| Application Note | PHYTVS AC/DC Power Supply Protection | This PHYTVSxxxV3 series is designed to protect critical industrial and consumer applications, where a reliable overvoltage solution with lower clamping voltage is required. | pd1045.pdf |
| Application Note | PHYTVS LED Driver Protection | This PHYTVSxxxV3 series is designed to protect critical industrial and consumer applications, where a reliable overvoltage solution with lower clamping voltage is required. | pd1045.pdf |
| Application Note | SMDB712C RS-485/RS-422 Protection | RS-485, also known as TIA-485(-A)/ EIA-485, is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in serial communication systems. Electrical signaling is balanced and multi-point systems are supported. | pd1044.pdf |
| Application Note | PHN1275 MIL-STD-1275 Surge Protection | The PNH1275 is a high power transient voltage suppressor designed to provide protection against long duration switching transient threats. | pd1048.pdf |
| Application Note | SMP6LLC05-2P ETHERNET 10/100 RTCA DO-160 Protection | This solution provides ESD protection commonly required in indoor, short-cable applications where ESD is the primary threat. It also provides protection for secondary lightning surges as required by the RTCA DO-160 standard | pd1043.pdf |
| Application Note | GPZ1275 MIL-STD-1275 Surge Protection | DC applications that include heavy duty motors, generators or where DC power is being switched on and off at frequent intervals, require TVS protection against large surges. | pd1041.pdf |
| Application Note | PSM712 RS-485/RS-422 Protection | RS-485, also known as TIA-485(-A)/ EIA-485, is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in serial communication systems. Electrical signaling is balanced and multi-point systems are supported. | pd1042.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM1FLEX - FLEXRAY Bus Protection | FlexRay supports high data rates - up to 10 Mbits/s - explicitly supports both start and "party line" bus topologies and can have two independent data channels for fault tolerance. | pd1038.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM1LIN - LIN Bus Protection | The LIN Bus is a serial network protocol used for communication between components in vehicles - single wire communications up to 19.2 kbits/s @ 40 meter bus length. | pd1039.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0502- USB 2.0 Protection | Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 provides ports 480Mbps of data transfer and 5V of power up to 500mA. As a hot-pluggable interface, USB typically protection against ESD and short circuits. | pd1040.pdf |
| Application Note | DSL03-24 VDSL Protection | VDSL circuits are sometimes combined with POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) circuits. This solution protects those communication ports against surge and power contact threats. | pd1036.pdf |
| Application Note | VSMF05LC Li-ion Battery Protection | This solution provides protection for the battery against overcurrent conditions as well as ESD protection for the control chip. | pd1037.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0504F Gigabit ETHERNET Protection | Ethernet interfaces are 2.5V digital signals operating on a 125MHz clock. This solution provides ESD protection commonly required in indoor, short-cable applications where ESD is the primary threat. | pd1035.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0502-6/PLR0514LC/PSD05 USB 3.1 Protection | The USB 3.1, Section 6.1 standard recommends that power and signal lines receive ESD protection. ProTek offers several devices that are ideal for USB 3.1 interfaces. | pd1033.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0506LP/PSD05 USB 3.0 Protection | Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 provides ports 5 Gbps of data transfer and 5V of power up to 900mA. As a hot-pluggable interface, USB typically protection against ESD and short circuits. ProTek provides ideal protection for these interfaces. | pd1034.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR2512 ETHERNET Protection | This solutons provides protection for Ethernet interfaces. Ethernet interfaces are 2.5V digital signals operating on a 125MHz clock. | pd1029.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0506/PSD05HP HDMI 1.4 Protection | This solution provides HDMI 1.4 port protection against the damaging effects of ESD and short circuits without impairing the data rate or the transmission of power. | pd1030.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0514LC/PSD05HP HDMI 2.0 Protection | This solution provides HDMI 2.0 port protection against the damaging effects of ESD and short circuits without impairing the data rate or the transmission of power. | pd1031.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0504F USB 2.0 Protection | The PLR0504F offers protection for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 against the effects of electrostatic discharge. | pd1032.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM1CAN PAM-Bus Protection | This solution addresses CAN-Bus protection. The CAN-Bus is a serial bus with a message-based protocol designed specifically for automotive applications as well as industrial automation and medical equipment applications. | pd1028.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR3343 Gigabit Ethernet Protection 3.3V PHY | This solution provides ESD protection commonly required in indoor, short-cable applications where ESD is the primary threat. | pd1027.pdf |
| Application Note | Protecting LVDS Interfaces Using SRV05-4LC | Low-Voltage Differential Signaling or LVDS is a technology used in a variety of high-speed data transmission applications such as switches, set-top boxes and flat panel displays. This solution provides protection for LVDS applications. | pd1052.pdf |
| Application Note | TVS Protection for RS-422 Using the PSOT05C | This solution provides RS-422 interface protection using the PSOT05C TVS device. | pd1049.pdf |
| Application Note | USB 3.0 Layout Suggestions Using ProTek Devices' Parts | This brief is to assist the design engineer in the placement of ProTek Devices various parts for the protection of USB 3.0 applications. | pd1051.pdf |
| Application Note | DVI Solutions Using the PLR0502, PLR0504F and PLR0508 | This application note gives a brief overview of using TVS devices for DVI applications. | pd1050.pdf |